Your next travel destination: time to try somewhere new

Are you getting bored with your usual travel destinations? Need inspiration? You’re not alone! In an age where you can jump on a plane and be on the other side of the world in a few hours, many never stray from the familiar.

One example of Mexico’s iconic sites can be found in the Yucatan peninsula. There you will find a vast network of over6,000 water sinkholes called cenotes that are unique to the region. Over time, the porous limestone rock was eroded to create some of the longest underwater cave systems in the world.

Cenotes are major features of the area. They provide scenic settings for swimming in fresh water in the often hot and humid climate. As a consequence, they are a huge attraction for both tourists and locals.

They are also popular with divers as they provide a complex underwater system for them to investigate, which often presents a challenge due to the technical requirements to dive in such conditions.

Of particular note is theRuta de los Cenotes, which is a strip of road found near the town of Puerto Morelos. It has several cenotes dotted along it, letting you experience the different formations in the region.

Gaze upon the heart-shaped lake of love: Kerala, India

India is another travel destination that can be overlooked. It’s another huge and culturally diverse country, made up of29 states, with a population size only second to China.

Did you know that over70% of the world’s food spices come from India? Or that it is the largest producer oftea in the world? Think of all the sights and sounds you could miss if you never take the time to visit!

Kerala, India, is a popular place to visit. It is well known for itstea plantations, beaches and backwaters. You will also find vast mountain ranges that are perfect for enthusiastic trekkers.

Chembra Peak, which is one of the highest summits in South India, at 2,100 metres, is a popular choice for travellers who like to get out and about. It is part of the Wayanad district in the Western Ghats, and it hides an extraordinary lake with a very distinctive formation: Eros Lake.

Eros Lake, which is shaped like a heart, is located halfway up Chembra Peak at about 1,000 metres, making it an excellent spot for a break or picnic.

The legend is that this lake never dries up, no matter the weather. Its heart-shaped form also makes it a popular place for people to propose to their one true love. What better site could there be to propose to your partner! It’s these types of places that can help create those “forever” memories that you can have when you book a trip somewhere more unusual!

Trek the flat-topped Table Mountain: Cape Town, South Africa

South Africa is another destination often avoided due to a dangerous reputation. Yet, just like our other two examples, there is more to this country than that. Did you know that this country is considered to have three capital cities? Or that it contains not just thebiggest visible crater in the world, but also the oldest mountain?

That very mountain dominates the sky behind Cape Town and this iconic site is known asTable Mountain. Over a period ofabout 240 million years, this mammoth sandstone mountain was shaped by continuous erosion from the sea and the weather. This resulted in the formations of several impressive peaks, most notably Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head.

As a result, it’s one of the best-known tourist attractions in South Africa. In 2011 it was named as one of the “New 7 Wonders” of the world.

Visitors are able to hike or take the cable car to the top of the mountain to get an elevated view of the city below. The mountain is located inTable Mountain National Park, which is worth a visit due to its diverseendemic plant life.